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Skating star Hanyu pulls out of NHK Trophy with ankle injury
Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu has pulled out of next week’s NHK Trophy after...
November 4, 2021
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Japanese leading Brazilian national team embodies judo’s worldly spirit
Yuko Fujii is the head coach of the Brazilian men’s judo team participating in the Tokyo Olympics. T...
July 22, 2021
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Skateboarding boom drives a ramp-up of skate parks
The popularity of skateboarding is soaring across the nation, partly because it can be enjoyed outdo...
July 16, 2021
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Rising swimming star Sato aims to emulate hero with Olympic gold
Swimming is among the sports that will kick off the Tokyo Olympics, and the hottest swimmer in Japan...
July 14, 2021
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Tada, Yamagata win Olympic tickets in men’s 100m
OSAKA — Shuhei Tada’s first national title in the men’s 100 meters came with best bonus of all — a t...
June 26, 2021
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For Uchimura, gymnastics is more than competition
Japanese gymnastics star Kohei Uchimura feels he has a mission to use the power of sports to benefit...
June 7, 2021
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Immerse yourself in stories of inspirational swimmers
Did you know there is an Olympic event during which many of the competitors don’t breathe? According...
May 22, 2021
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Teen Tamai makes small splash to gain spot in Olympic diving
Rikuto Tamai needed the dive of a life that still hadn’t reached its 15th birthday. He was one place...
May 4, 2021
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Athletes remain at mercy of pandemic
With the countdown to the July 23 opening of the Tokyo Olympics at three months, the qualification p...
April 25, 2021
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Doctor: Ikee’s recovery extraordinary
Swimmer Rikako Ikee, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, received chemotherapy that...
April 5, 2021
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Takanashi soars to record for World Cup podium finishes
Sara Takanashi became the all-time leader in career ski jumping World Cup podium finishes with 109 w...
March 27, 2021
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Japan’s Takanashi Sails to 60th World Cup Ski Jump Title
LONDON — Ski jumping star Sara Takanashi extended her record for most career World Cup victories whe...
February 20, 2021
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Osaka Women’s Marathon Conducted in Circular Course
The annual Osaka Women’s Marathon was held in an unusual environment on Sunday under a state of emer...
February 1, 2021
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Hachimura Has Eye-Popping Season Debut after Bout with Pink Eye
A case of pink eye delayed Washington Wizards second-year forward Rui Hachimura’s season debut, but ...
January 9, 2021
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Kendo Friends Found
Jenny Nash shares her experiences as participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme,...
January 7, 2021
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